For whatever reason, whether to keep from getting a sunburn to camouflaging thinning hair to simply adding a stylish clothing accessory, hats remain a staple of many a man's wardrobe. Men's hats take many forms, but certain styles stand the test of time and remain as popular now as the did decades or even centuries ago. Whether a man is seeking some tried and true or something a little more exotic, it is good to know what is still popular is men's headwear. Here is a look at some of the more popular men's hat styles and some models for which to consider.
The baseball cap has been around since the invention of baseball around the mid-19th century. These soft caps feature a bill on the front designed to keep the sun out of the wearer's eyes. The caps have expanded to other sports and other uses, such as trucker's caps.
When thinking of men's hats, the fedora is one that comes to people's mind.Fedoras have a wide brim with a pinched wedge in the front and a crease that runs lengthwise down the middle. Some feature a hat band and are wearable down on the eye or more open. The Cuban fedora is a popular style of this hat.
Western hats, popularly known as cowboy hats, have an extra-wide brim and a high double crown. The hats are stiffened felt that goes through several shaping and boning processes until the hat takes its final form. Hat bands are common as are accessories like feathers. A macho-looking hat, there are cowgirl forms as well. Stetson cowboy hats are among the best-selling and most popular cowboy hats throughout the United States and the world
The Panama hat resembles other men's hats, mainly the fedora and the trilby. What makes the Panama hat different is that they are more airy because their material is typically woven leaves, such as palm leaves, or straw. Where a fedora or trilby is a more formal hat, Panama hats are typically worn at outdoor gatherings that are more informal. The Panama Hat Company is a top manufacturer of Panama hats.
The bowler or derby hat enjoyed it heyday in the early 20th century, but still maintains some popularity today as a form of formal wear. Bowler and derby hats are round on the top, without a crease, and features a hat band of the same color as the hat and featuring a bow on one side. Vintage hat lovers would do well to locate an old Stetson brand Derby hat.
Speaking of formal wear, nothing says formal like a top hat. While these hats are ideal for a night at the opera or theater, they are also a key accessory to certain Halloween costumes and for horse and carriage drivers. Top hats are often black, bit can be other colors as long as they match the wearer's tuxedo (think "Dumb and Dumber").
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